One More Step Along the World I Go

This children's song about new beginnings was written by English historian, folk-singer and song-writer Sydney Bertram Carter (1915-2004) - author of Lord of the Dance. It was first published in 1971 by Stainer and Bell Ltd.

It is popular for start and end the school year, and the very light religious content (references to "you" which Christians interpret as being addressed to God) makes it suitable for use in multi-faith settings.

The song is set to a tune called SOUTHCOATE, also by Carter. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are G G GA B G A DD, with accompanying chords G / D.